Las Vegas is the "Entertainment Capital of the World,” and in the last 10 years, that translates to a heck of a lot of DJ sets.
Sin City is right up there with Ibiza when it comes to top-tier DJ residencies, but unlike the White Isle, this party goes all year long.
Of course big hit-makers like Diplo, The Chainsmokers, Marshmello and Steve Aoki all have popular Vegas club residencies, but we dug a little deeper to find five DJ residencies this year that are guaranteed to move your body as well as your soul. Happy dancing.
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Zedd is one of the biggest hit-makers on the scene, and you probably already know his most famous songs: “The Midlde,” “Stay The Night,” “I Want You to Know” featuring Selena Gomez and others. If you’re looking for someone to hype you up and give you the best ever dance music you can jam to with your besties, Zedd will make it happen. He was nominated for Favorite Electric Dance Music Artist at the AMAs several times, as well as the Top Dance and Electronic Song categories at the Billboard Awards and iHeart Radio Music Awards. He’s also super at remixing special tracks of other famous artists as well, so his music will contain a wide variety of options to please your ears.
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Steve Aoki is an EDM legend. His Grammy-nominated album Wonderland features a shining list of guests including Will.i.am, Travis Barker and more. Aoki has also collaborated with BTS, the Backstreet Boys and Louis Tomlinson. He got his start throwing underground concerts at his apartment while studying at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and he's perfected the art of partying ever since.
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No one on planet Earth escaped this duo's summer smash “Closer” with Halsey, but The Chainsmokers haven't slowed down since that 2016 breakout. These fun-loving guys have won a Grammy, two American Music Awards, seven Billboards and nine iHeartRadio Music Awards. The duo's music has no signular genre, and these DJ sets blend several vibes together, as long as it's popping. If you’re a hip hop, indie music, pop and dance fan, check out The Chainsmokers' live performance, for sure.
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Diplo, being the superstar DJ he is, belongs to several music groups including Major Lazer with Walshy Fire and Ape Drums, LSD with Sia and Labrinth, the duo Jack Ü with Skrillex, and Silk City with Mark Ronson. The artist became well-known through his work with M.I.A., and he's also collaborated with Justin Bieber, Beyoncé, Madonna and practically everyone on the Hot 100. Because his musical taste consists of a wide variety of music including '80s pop, electronica, hip-hop, reggae, dancehall and more, his DJ sets are world-renown for being totally unpredictable.
Zouk Nightclub / Website
Tiesto is one of the longest-working DJs in the scene. He got his start making trance and grew to become one of dance-pop's biggest names. He won the Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording for his take on John Legend’s “All of Me," but that's just scratching the surface of his EDM credits. Whatever flavor he chooses to deliver, you can be sure a Tiesto show will be full of energy.
Hakkasan Nightclub / Website
Martin Garrix headlined the 2014 Ultra Music Festival at the age of 17, making him the youngest artist to do so. He's since performed at major festivals around the globe, including Coachella, Tomorrowland and Creamfields. Voted the No. 1 DJ on DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJ list two years in a row, the hit-making producer is known to break free of expectations and play a wide variety of house, EDM and bass-fueled jams.
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Kygo performed at the closing ceremony for the 2016 Rio Olympics, making him the first music producer and artist to participate in the world's favorite games. Makes sense, since in 2015, he became the first artist to reach one billion streams on Spotify. His melodic brand of "tropical house" set him apart from the pack, but he's sense grown to become a real pop producer in every sense of the word. He even got the chance to remix the queen Whitney Houston.
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If you’ve watched MTV's Jersey Shore, then you already know all about this guy. Turns out the party master has been producing and remixing music since he was 16, and he's known to bring a seriously heart-pumping blend of all manner of dance moods. He's a Vegas staple at this point. Go ahead and get your t-shirt time on, oh yeah.
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People say DJ Mustard’s music is for the clubs and insanely fun, perfect for the Las Vegas residency. His hip-hop hits litter the Hot 100, and every single one of his productions begin or end with "Mustard on the beat, ho!” You’ll know when you hear it. His DJ name comes from his first name, Dijon. As a Los Angeles-born artist himself, he often collaborates with other California-based artists such as Ty Dollar Sign. Don't miss this modern-day legend on the decks.
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Iconic UK duo Disclosure, consisting of brothers Howard and Guy Lawrence, made its debut in 2013 with the album Settle and was immediately nominated for Best Dance and Electronica Album at the 2014 Grammys. This huge start into the group’s career pushed them to release another album titled Caracal, also nominated for the same category in 2016. The brothers’ musical styles consist of a hodgepodge of genres including garage, vocal collaborations, bass and more. Being brought up in a musical family with musician parents, talent seems to flow in their blood. The group’s third album Energy was released in August, and this residency in Vegas is sure to be a show-stopping experience.
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If you happen to see a DJ with an epic, out-of-this-world fashion style, it’s likely Peggy Gou. She’s South Korean but is based in Berlin. Her friend taught her how to DJ in 2009, and her previous tracks are unique because some of them contain stories from Korean folktales or history. Her first official and public debut was when the track, titled Hungboo, was played at the Style Icon Awards in 2016. Not only has she released several EP albums, but she also owns her own record label and is now one of the scene’s leading DJs. With her accomplishments, she was labeled as an Asian leader under 30 by Forbes. Gou sings most of her tracks in Korean, so if you’re looking for something new and iconic, she’ll give you the time of your life.
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Four Color Zack is better known as the DJ’s DJ. Best known for winning the Red Bull Thre3style World Championships in 2012, he has been popular at clubs and parties all over Vegas. A battle-tested DJ who isn’t afraid to play everything from ‘80s new wave hits to hip-hop classics and modern dance favorites, he’s recently garnered a following on Twitch for his comedy-laced DJ sets. On top of this lavish musical career, he owns a skate shop in Seattle. With his unique and special style, he keeps everyone in the crowd wanting to go back for more.
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Having begun his career as an anonymous artist, Zhu’s music continues to create an air of mystery. His dark-noir productions are sensual and groovy, touched by the signature saxophone and guitar lines of his live collaborators. His Coachella performance, where he premiered his debut album Generationwhy, was praised by many. His main genres include electronic and deep house, though his DJ sets can sometimes lean more toward techno. Whatever flavor he serves in Vegas, this is one show that’ll always set the mood.
Photography by: Courtesy Tao Hospitality Group
